Wind advisory issued for Monday

All of southeastern Michigan including Macomb and Oakland counties is under a wind advisory for Monday as southwest gusts of 44 to 50 mph are expected, according to the National Weather Service.

The advisory states winds will increase to 20 to 30 mph, gusting to 40 mph on Monday morning. The strongest winds will occur between 1 and 7 p.m. when sustained southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph will frequently gust to 45 to 50 mph. Wind speed will decrease after 10 p.m., according to the weather service.

The high winds could result in scattered power outages and driving high profile vehicles may be difficult. Small tree branches may also be blown down, adding to the likelihood of power lines being dragged down.

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Monday’s high is expected to be 39, dropping to a low of 28 overnight, and there is a 40 percent chance of snow in the evening. There also is a 40 percent chance of snow on Tuesday, with a high of 34.